Wildlife Volunteer Program Internship

As development encroaches on wildlife habitat, PAWS' nationally recognized wildlife rehabilitation center rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned animals and educates people about peaceful co-existence with wildlife.

Job Duties

Administrative duties including filing, photocopying and data entry

Program development including research, outreach and onsite volunteer management

Volunteer recruitment

Volunteer appreciation

Special projects and other tasks as required

Qualifications

Applicants must be current college students, recent graduates, or career changers, possess a strong interest in volunteer program management and wildlife rehabilitation. The ideal applicant is a highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and proficiency in MS Office. Applicants must be able to:

Read, write, and speak English fluently

Work independently and as a part of a team

Perform tedious tasks for long periods of time

Complete detailed projects with little supervision

Work cooperatively with co-workers (volunteers, interns, and staff)

Represent PAWS professionally at all times

Internship Terms

Internships are available year round

Successful candidates must commit to a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks

Interns work 20 hours per week including weekend work

Interns are unpaid

Housing and transportation assistance is not provided

Learning Opportunities:

All PAWS Wildlife interns have the opportunity to participate in several continuing education courses, including a PAWS programming orientation and Wildlife Ethics workshop